Travellers looking for an alternative to Venice can set their sights on Slovenia’s coastal town of Koper, an overlooked Adriatic destination that combines Venetian architecture, waterfront cafés and historic squares where local beers are £3[1] and a glass of Slovenia wine is £3.50. Nestled on Slovenia’s short but picturesque coastline Read more
Marella Cruises, TUI UK’s cruise line, is expanding its drinks offering with 18 new alcohol free cocktails, six 0% ABV spirits, four 0% wines, plus non-alcoholic beer and cider alternatives. From August 2026, all guests sailing on Marella Cruises will be able to enjoy an expanded range of non-alcoholic drinks Read more
Marella Cruises, TUI UK’s ocean cruise line, has announced its headline acts for its adults-only themed cruise, ‘Electric Sunsets 80s vs 90s’ including legendary pop star, Tiffany and Claire Richards (from STEPS). The themed cruise will set sail in April 2027 and will be the ultimate music showdown at sea. Read more
A TUI travel agent who has helped hundreds of Brits book their dream cruise getaways on Marella Cruises, TUI’s UK cruise line and other cruise lines, is lifting the lid on the most common cruise mistakes and why many holidaymakers are getting it wrong. Michelle Kirkham, Retail Manager at TUI’s Read more
Marella Cruises, TUI’s UK cruise line, has unveiled its winter 2027 programme, confirming Marella Discovery 2 will turn into a permanent adult-only ship where the ocean cruise line will invest in four new adults-only onboard concepts. The entire fleet of five ships will be homeporting out of six European and Read more
Marella Cruises, TUI’s UK cruise line, has announced the return of its adult only country music themed cruise, ‘Country Rhythms’ on Marella Explorer for November 2027. The themed cruise will include a country music lovers dream line up of live singers and acts, which will be announced at a later Read more
It’s official – we are a nation wracked with guilt, with eight in ten (80%) Brits admitting they feel bad for everyday things they really shouldn’t. In response, Marella Cruises, TUI’s UK cruise line, has unveiled the world’s first PJkini – a stylish hybrid outfit designed to take holidaymakers seamlessly Read more
Marella Cruises, TUI’s UK cruise line, is expanding its Mediterranean excursion programme with nine* new offerings allowing customers a chance to ride a tuk-tuk through the coastal city of Olbia in Sardinia and experience the ultimate food tour in Athens. With Marella Discovery 2 homeporting out of Palma for the summer season these nine new excursions from Marella Cruises will offer its customers a chance to see the Greece and Italy along the Mediterranean Sea in new Read more
Located on the Mediterranean coast, Sanremo is an Italian city known for its Riviera-style glamour, palm-lined promenades, historic casino and vibrant cultural scene. It offers a similar charm to Portofino, but with a more relaxed feel and at a fraction of the price. Located a 49-minute drive away from the Read more
Marella Cruises, in partnership with hotel logistics services provider Apollo Group, is rolling out reusable coffee cups to all guests onboard its fleet of ships, after a successful trial on Marella Explorer, to support TUI’s commitment to the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative. During the three‑month trial, around 3,500 takeaway drinks were served each week at The Coffee Port, the ship’s Premium Read more
With spring well underway in the UK, one thing is certain: garden tourism is booming, generating £6.6 billion pounds[1] each year. With over 500 major gardens attracting visitors from around the world, it’s no surprise that Brits are seeking new green spaces to explore abroad. To help holidaymakers explore new Read more
Located on the Northern part of the Adriatic Sea, Rijeka is the less known seaside city of Croatia, complete with coastal views of the sea and alpine scenery of the Dinaric Alps. Located a five-hour drive away from Split, Rijeka, sits on the Kvarnar Bay in Western Croatia and is Read more